FERTILIZING STRAWBERRIES 



A Well Cultivated New Strawberry Field at Three Rivers, Michigan 



the roots. Stir the soil after each rain to break the crust as 

 soon as possible. Do not entirely discard the use of the 

 hoe, which will be found of special value in keeping the 

 runners and weeds out of the matted row. 



Thorough cultivation gives the following beneficial 

 results: It regulates the moisture supply through the 

 formation of a dust mulch on the surface of the soil which 

 breaks the capillary attraction existing between the lower 

 and upper layers of the soil, it areates and sweetens the soil 

 so that the plants have a healthier environment in which 

 to live, it improves the physical character of the soil and 

 stimulates chemical activity and the consequent liberation 

 of available plant food and destroys noxious weeds and 

 insects before they can damage the growing plants. 



Winter and Early Spring Management. Before severe 

 freezes occur in the autumn, it is advisable to mow or 



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